Senior Pastor: First Presbyterian Church
Reformed Theological Seminary, Starkville, MS, United States
Senior Pastor: First Presbyterian Church
Job Description:
Full-time senior pastor for 300 member EPC church in Starkville, MS. Responsible for preaching and teaching, pastoring the congregation and managing the staff of 12 (4 full-time and 7 part-time). Associate pastor, youth pastor, college ministry intern, and preschool director are full-time positions. Starkville is home to Mississippi State University, and the FPC Starkville congregation would like to expand its ministry to the campus as well as attract young families. Position Qualifications:
Qualifications
Expository teaching of the Scriptures and committed to Reformed theology with a real-life application for the congregation, both believers and non-believers Committed to the Great Commission Demonstrate a genuine heart for shepherding the congregation with joy, compassion, and attentiveness Strong in organizational and administrative leadership Gifted in delegation to staff and congregation Ordained (or eligible for ordination) in the Evangelical Presbyterian Church, with senior pastor experience, preferred but not required Master of Divinity required; further education appreciated Attributes
Strong Biblical character: walks with integrity and leads by example An approachable and humble shepherd Invested in the lives of our congregation Passionate about missions, both locally and globally, as well as outreach to MSU students Ability to inspire stewardship and generous giving to the glory of God Energetically serves our community Welcomes feedback and responds with conviction and care Application Deadline
10/31/2026 Job Type:
Full Time Salary Range:
TBD General Information
Church/Organization Name
First Presbyterian Church Contact Name & Contact Info
(407) 451-6188 Church Evangelical Presbyterian Church (EPC) City, State
Description of Organization
First Presbyterian Church in Starkville Mississippi, is rich with history, sharing Christ in our community. Celebrating our 200 th year in 2021, we rejoice that God has provided graciously for our faith community for generations. We are a church that preachesthe doctrines of grace as a member ofthe Evangelical Presbyterian Church, a global movement of evangelical Presbyterian churches. We joyfully share God's Good News fulfilled in Jesus Christ. Our Biblical, Christian faith is expressed through the EPC's Affimation, TheEssentials. Additionally, the Westminster Confession of Faith and Catechisms serve as our more detailed confessional standard.
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Full-time senior pastor for 300 member EPC church in Starkville, MS. Responsible for preaching and teaching, pastoring the congregation and managing the staff of 12 (4 full-time and 7 part-time). Associate pastor, youth pastor, college ministry intern, and preschool director are full-time positions. Starkville is home to Mississippi State University, and the FPC Starkville congregation would like to expand its ministry to the campus as well as attract young families. Position Qualifications:
Qualifications
Expository teaching of the Scriptures and committed to Reformed theology with a real-life application for the congregation, both believers and non-believers Committed to the Great Commission Demonstrate a genuine heart for shepherding the congregation with joy, compassion, and attentiveness Strong in organizational and administrative leadership Gifted in delegation to staff and congregation Ordained (or eligible for ordination) in the Evangelical Presbyterian Church, with senior pastor experience, preferred but not required Master of Divinity required; further education appreciated Attributes
Strong Biblical character: walks with integrity and leads by example An approachable and humble shepherd Invested in the lives of our congregation Passionate about missions, both locally and globally, as well as outreach to MSU students Ability to inspire stewardship and generous giving to the glory of God Energetically serves our community Welcomes feedback and responds with conviction and care Application Deadline
10/31/2026 Job Type:
Full Time Salary Range:
TBD General Information
Church/Organization Name
First Presbyterian Church Contact Name & Contact Info
(407) 451-6188 Church Evangelical Presbyterian Church (EPC) City, State
Description of Organization
First Presbyterian Church in Starkville Mississippi, is rich with history, sharing Christ in our community. Celebrating our 200 th year in 2021, we rejoice that God has provided graciously for our faith community for generations. We are a church that preachesthe doctrines of grace as a member ofthe Evangelical Presbyterian Church, a global movement of evangelical Presbyterian churches. We joyfully share God's Good News fulfilled in Jesus Christ. Our Biblical, Christian faith is expressed through the EPC's Affimation, TheEssentials. Additionally, the Westminster Confession of Faith and Catechisms serve as our more detailed confessional standard.
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